To save money, you should plan menus around weekly “loss leaders” offered on some meats and
fresh produce.

Here are some bargains to seek out, with coupon deals (where applicable) to further increase
savings:

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Aldi: From Sunday through next Saturday, you can buy an 8-ounce package of
mushrooms, a 20-ounce package of Roma tomatoes or a 14-ounce two-pack of green peppers for the
low-low price of 69 cents.

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Kroger: Monday through

Feb. 24, Kroger will feature asparagus for 99 cents a pound — the lowest price I’ve seen in many
months. Also, you might want to fill your freezer with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, to be
sold for $1.88 a pound.

•
Meijer: Sunday through next Saturday, select gallons of Meijer milk (per-customer
limit of four) will be featured at $1.99, compared with $2.50 to $3.29 elsewhere.

Also, a 5- to 8-ounce bag of Sargento shredded cheese will cost $2. A coupon for 55 cents off
when you buy two bags can be found in the Jan. 27 Smart Source insert in
The Dispatch or at www.smart source.com. The coupon doubles at the register, for a total
savings of $1.10. Final price for two bags: $2.90.

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Target: Sunday through next Saturday, select General Mills cereals — 9- to
14-ounce boxes — will cost $2.50 each. Buy five and get a $5 Target gift card, cutting the price to
$1.50 a box. To sweeten the deal, visit www.

coupons.com, where you’ll be able to print two copies of each General Mills coupon.

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Walmart: Sunday through next Saturday, a Glade PlugIns scented oil warmer will be
on sale for $1.38. Clip the $1 coupon in the

Feb. 10 Smart Source insert (or find one at www.coupons.com or www.couponnetwork.com), taking
the final price down to 38 cents.

(Note: Beginning Feb. 26, I will be giving free coupon seminars at area Walmart
stores. To learn more, log on to www.facebook. com/ColumbusSavvyShopper and click on the “Events”
tab.)